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title: "Catering Tender - West Lakes MAT - 5 Schools"
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# Catering Tender - West Lakes MAT - 5 Schools

Buyer: WEST LAKES MAT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3f863d1-6628-4493-b8c2-e32c31ad55a4

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by West Lakes MAT, which is seeking tenders for the provision of catering services across five schools, including one secondary school and four primary schools, located in the North West of England. This open tender, identified as MT222207, was published on 18th March 2021, with the tender submission deadline set for 23rd April 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2021 and will last until 31st July 2024. This opportunity falls under the category of school catering services (CPV code: 55524000).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those with experience in educational institutions. Companies with expertise in providing diverse and nutritious meal options for school settings would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, as the procurement method is open, it allows a wide array of suppliers, including larger catering firms and niche providers focused on sustainable or healthy food practices, to participate and potentially grow their business within the educational sector.

## Notice

Provision of catering services to one secondary school and four primary schools

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121658a0-e62b-44ba-8e22-118e38d12298 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LAKES MAT |
| Locality | EGREMONT |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL6 6DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Horwich North |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton West |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 16:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121658a0-e62b-44ba-8e22-118e38d12298

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121658a0-e62b-44ba-8e22-118e38d12298
  18th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR161577
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westlakemat.org.uk

## Provenance

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